{"id":5200,"date":"2025-11-11T12:52:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/?p=5200"},"modified":"2025-11-11T12:52:34","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T12:52:34","slug":"what-to-do-when-partner-will-not-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/what-to-do-when-partner-will-not-move\/","title":{"rendered":"My Partner Wants to Move Home \u2013 I don\u2019t \u2013 Now What?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/My-partner-wants-to-move-I-dont.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16878 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/My-partner-wants-to-move-I-dont.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/My-partner-wants-to-move-I-dont-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The two of you have a lot to discuss if one of you does not want to move home and the other one does<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-7d37f1\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\";\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\";\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style1 ultp-block-toc-body\"><ul class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#What_to_do_When_Your_Spouse_Wants_to_Move_Home_and_You_Don\u2019t\">What to do When Your Spouse Wants to Move Home and You Don\u2019t<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#My_Spouse_Wants_to_Move,_But_I_Don\u2019t\">My Spouse Wants to Move, But I Don\u2019t<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Do_I_Convince_My_Partner_to_Move_\/_Not_to_Move_Home?\">How Do I Convince My Partner to Move \/ Not to Move Home?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#I_Don\u2019t_Want_to_Move_Away\">I Don\u2019t Want to Move Away<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#I_Want_to_Move_But_my_Husband_\/_Wife_Doesn\u2019t,_is_There_Any_Way_to_Compromise?\">I Want to Move But my Husband \/ Wife Doesn\u2019t, is There Any Way to Compromise?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#I_Don\u2019t_Want_to_Move_House\">I Don\u2019t Want to Move House<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Moving_Home_Can_Be_Stressful\">Moving Home Can Be Stressful<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#I_Really_Need_Someone_To_Talk_To\">I Really Need Someone To Talk To<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_to_do_When_Your_Spouse_Wants_to_Move_Home_and_You_Don\u2019t\">What to do When Your Spouse Wants to Move Home and You Don\u2019t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSacrificing your happiness for the happiness of the one you love is by far the truest type of love.&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/intl\/blog\/in-the-name-love\/201009\/does-love-involve-sacrifice-or-compromise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Unknown<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sacrificing a documentary you really want to watch so that your partner can watch their favourite soap, sacrificing a day relaxing to go shopping, these things you would gladly do. But\u2026\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving away from family, friends, and all that is familiar to you? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this week&#8217;s home moving blog, we look at what your options are when one of you wants to move and the other doesn&#8217;t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-moving\/\">What is the Fear of Moving Home and How to Overcome it<\/a>. Moving home may actually be the best option for you and your partner, but you just cannot face the fear of moving home and leaving all that is familiar behind. In this guide, we look at how to overcome your fear of moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"My_Spouse_Wants_to_Move,_But_I_Don\u2019t\">My Spouse Wants to Move, But I Don\u2019t<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Relationship.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16886 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Relationship.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Relationship-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Are you both committed to the relationship enough to follow the other wherever life takes you?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So what do you do when one partner or spouse wants to move, and the other doesn\u2019t? It is time to decide what you want or need to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li> How committed are you to your relationship? If you are in any doubt whatsoever, being at the other end of the country, without your support network, may not be a good idea. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is the fear of change the issue, or is it the fear of being isolated from family and friends, and being in a relationship that you have doubts about?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Either way, big decisions call for two-way communication, so you and your partner need to talk calmly to each other. There is no point in shouting at each other; you will achieve nothing, other than frustration and anger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sit down where you will not be disturbed, turn off the TV, and have a civilised conversation about the home move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk about how you really feel about the home move. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phrase your feelings using statements like, \u201cI really think this home move will be good for us because\u2026\u201d, and \u201cI really do not want to move because&#8230;\u201d rather than accusatory phrases such as \u201cyou only want to move because\u2026.\u201d. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid accusations, as these will put your partner on the defensive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The most important part of any communication is listening. Ensure you know exactly why your partner does not want to move, or why your partner wants to move so badly. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm back to your partner their statements, \u201cyou would like to move because\u2026\u201d, to ensure that you really do understand what has been said, and equally to show your partner that you really are being attentive to what they say. This should work both ways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The solution to your dilemma may well mean a compromise from both of you, so be open to your partner&#8217;s suggestions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/bright-side-of-moving-home\/\">The Bright Side of Moving Home<\/a>. In an effort to convince your partner that moving is a great idea, it is worth highlighting all the positive aspects of a new life in a new area. In this guide, we share 6 great reasons for moving home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_Do_I_Convince_My_Partner_to_Move_\/_Not_to_Move_Home?\">How Do I Convince My Partner to Move \/ Not to Move Home?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Pros-and-Cons-list.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16888 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Pros-and-Cons-list.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Pros-and-Cons-list-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make a pros and cons list and discuss each item together to help reach a compromise or final decision<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the best tools you can use to weigh up the options available to you is to consider the <strong>Pros and<\/strong> <strong>Cons<\/strong> of moving home or staying where you currently live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li>Do you have the money to move home? Moving home can be expensive, and can you justify the expense?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will the family benefit from a home move immediately, or is it part of a long-term plan?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is this an emotional need to move? Do you want to move home to be closer to friends or family?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you not want to move so that you can stay close to family and friends?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How will the move affect your children\u2019s education?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the consequences of moving or not moving?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What options do you have rather than moving home or staying put?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the benefits of staying or going?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be a thousand and one considerations from both your and your partner\u2019s point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss each point in turn, and don\u2019t forget to discuss the actual location of your proposed move. Again, list all the pros and cons of staying where you are, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of moving home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/is-it-time-to-move-home-or-not\/\">How to Decide If It Is Time to Move Home or Not<\/a>. In this guide, we look at how you decide whether it is time to move home or not, and what the alternatives are to moving home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"I_Don\u2019t_Want_to_Move_Away\">I Don\u2019t Want to Move Away<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Which-path-to-take.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16882 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Which-path-to-take.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Which-path-to-take-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Who knows where the road will take you?<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>That may be how you feel emotionally, but why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you given the proposed new home full and proper consideration? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, it is the fear of change, the unknown, rather than a logical reason that may be fuelling your fear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As they say, there is nothing to fear but fear itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li>Will your new home destination benefit from cheaper home prices, and therefore there is a financial benefit to moving home?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are the schools better?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Will your spouse need to get a new job as well, or can they transfer within their current company?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What opportunities for recreation will the new area offer?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you easily travel back to see friends and family?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How will your quality of life improve, or suffer, as a consequence of the home move?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/leaving-a-home-you-love\/\">How to Move Out of a Home You Love<\/a>. Leaving a home you love is never easy, but in this guide, we share ways that will make letting go of your old home and making your new home even better so much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"I_Want_to_Move_But_my_Husband_\/_Wife_Doesn\u2019t,_is_There_Any_Way_to_Compromise?\">I Want to Move, But my Husband \/ Wife Doesn\u2019t. Is There Any Way to Compromise?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Listening.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16890 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Listening.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Listening-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Listening, really listening to your partner&#8217;s view, is an essential communication skill<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When you and your partner both want to live in different places, it may be that a compromise is called for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li>Is it practical to live midpoint between your partner&#8217;s preferred location and yours?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could you rent a property in your partner\u2019s preferred area for a set period of time, and if things don\u2019t work out, move back again?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could your partner live near their work and you in your preferred location, with your partner travelling home on weekends?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agree to go on a fact-finding trip to the area your partner wants to move to, maybe for a weekend, just to get a feel for the area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is waiting a set period of time and then revisiting the question of moving home to see if you both feel the same, for example, six months later, an option?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of you should list the advantages and the disadvantages of moving home, and of not moving home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It will give both of you a chance to see the other person\u2019s point of view and demonstrate your willingness to empathise with your partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may also be the catalyst that makes your partner question whether they really do want to move, or whether you really do want to stay where you are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/can-moving-make-you-happier\/\">Can Moving Home Make You Happier?<\/a> Will moving home make you both happier in the long run, or will you just be taking your problems with you? In this guide, we seek to help you answer that question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"I_Don\u2019t_Want_to_Move_House\">I Don\u2019t Want to Move House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026..but for health reasons, it is recommended that a move to warmer climes will be beneficial, and your partner really does want to move. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then what do you do? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approach this dilemma in much the same way as recommended previously, but this is far more emotionally laden, and nobody can give you an easy answer as to what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only you can make that tough decision. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/the-health-benefits-of-moving-home\/\">What Are the Health Benefits of Moving Home?<\/a> Moving home can be beneficial to your health in numerous ways, and in this guide, we look at the more unusual health benefits and what the experts say about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Moving_Home_Can_Be_Stressful\">Moving Home Can Be Stressful<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Thinking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16883 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Thinking.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/Thinking-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Both of you will have a lot of thinking to do to find the best solution<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Moving home in itself can be stressful, coupled with the fact that you or your spouse may have lingering doubts about the move home anyway, and stress levels are going to peak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tips will help relieve the majority of your home-moving stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list ul_ol_padding\">\n<li><strong>Hire the services of a reputable removal company<\/strong> to pack and move your home. There is no point in loading even more stress upon yourself, and using the services of a professional removal company will alleviate the majority of the stress. Start by getting a free home removal <a href=\"\/moving-cost-estimator.php\">estimate here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use as many<\/strong> <strong>home-moving planning tools<\/strong> as you can to ensure that nothing is left to chance. An essential planning tool is the Home Moving calendar and checklist, which can be found <a href=\"\/move\/moving-checklist\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose your home removal company carefully<\/strong>. <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-pick-a-good-removal-company\/\">This<\/a> is an invaluable guide to choosing the right removal company for your home move.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take time to learn about how to <strong>deal with the stress of moving home<\/strong>. This article will offer you invaluable advice on <a href=\"\/move\/reduce-stress-when-moving\/\">dealing with stress<\/a> when moving home.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relocation depression<\/strong> is something that you should be mindful of, and there is a great guide <a href=\"\/move\/dealing-with-relocation-depression\/\">here <\/a>to help you deal with relocation depression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It may be that a large proportion of your partner\u2019s reluctance to move is the upheaval and sheer volume of work that moving home creates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By showing you understand that aspect of your partner\u2019s concerns, and by addressing those concerns by hiring a reputable removal company to manage your home move, they may be more willing to agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/making-home-move-less-stressful\/\">How to Make Moving Home Less Stressful<\/a>. One of the reasons your partner may not want to move is because of all the stress involved in relocating. But with the right planning and help, moving does not have to be stressful. This guide explains everything you need to do for a stress-free home move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"I_Really_Need_Someone_To_Talk_To\">I Really Need Someone To Talk To<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-aspectratio=\"690\/445\" width=\"690\" height=\"445\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/your-decision.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16884 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/your-decision.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.removalreviews.co.uk\/move\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/your-decision-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At the end of the day, only you can decide which direction to take<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Being in a situation where one spouse or partner wants to move, and the other doesn\u2019t want to move, is far more common than you might think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Communicating with others in the same situation could really help you, although, at the end of the day, only you should decide what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not a decision to take lightly, nor one that should be swayed by other people\u2019s opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes life forces us to make decisions that we would not have otherwise taken. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another home move could take your life in a positive direction that you never thought possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equally, this could be the catalyst you need to make a decision that you knew you had to make but were not forced to, until now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every experience in life teaches us something, usually about ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are all capable of so much more than we give ourselves credit for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, your proposed home move could mean even more time spent alone, but is that the catalyst you need to do that night class you have always wanted to do?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"\/move\/how-to-overcome-loneliness-after-moving-home\/\">How to Overcome Loneliness After Moving Home<\/a>. If one of your concerns is that you will be lonely moving to a strange area with no support network, then this guide will be invaluable reading for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the comments box below to securely and anonymously swap stories with others who are facing the same dilemma as you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may just have the success story to help someone who desperately needs that reassurance right now. Or simply putting your thoughts down into words could help you put everything into perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Life tends to have its own plan mapped out for us, and things have a really strange way of working out for the best, despite our own interference in that plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who would have thought that visiting a removal company review website could have changed your life so dramatically?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please don\u2019t forget to come back and let us all know how your decision panned out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good luck in whatever direction your life takes you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to do When Your Spouse Wants to Move Home and You Don\u2019t \u201cSacrificing your happiness for the happiness of the one you love is by far the truest type of love.&#8221; Unknown. 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